Lewiston resident receives CMCC’s James McGowan Award

AUBURN — A Central Maine Community College student was selected recently to receive the Maine Community College System James McGowan Award.
Zakiya Sheikh of Lewiston graduated with high honors this spring from the graphic communications program at CMCC. She was one of four CMCC students named in May to the 2019 All-Maine Academic Team. The students were selected in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service. Zakiya hopes to work in print media.
McGowan retired last year as the director of the MCCS Center for Career Development; the award, given in recognition of his many years of service to Maine’s community colleges, is presented to a student at one of Maine’s seven community colleges who exemplifies a deep love of Maine, a desire to give back in meaningful ways to one’s community, and a commitment to lifelong learning. This prestigious award includes a $1,000 check.

PHOTO: Central Maine Community College Dean of Students Nick Hamel presents the James McGowan Award to Zakiya Sheikh of Lewiston. (Submitted photo)